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Definitions for beseem
bɪˈsimbe·seem

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. befit, suit, beseemverb

    accord or comport with

    "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"

Wiktionary

  1. beseemverb

    To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).

    This inn beseems well for a weary traveller.

  2. beseemverb

    To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word).

  3. Etymology: From be- + seem.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Beseemverb

    To become; to be fit; to be decent for.

    Etymology: beziemen, Dutch.

    What form of speech, or behaviour, beseemeth us in our prayers to Almighty God? Richard Hooker, b. v. § 34.

    This oversight
    Beseems thee not, in whom such virtues spring. Edward Fairfax, b. i. stanz. 78.

    Verona’s ancient citizens
    Cast by their brave beseeming ornaments. William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet.

    What thoughts he had, beseems not me to say;
    Though some surmise he went to fast and pray. Dryden.

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  1. beseem

    Beseem is a verb which means to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something. It often describes conduct, behavior, or appearance that fits in with specific circumstances, customs, or societal norms.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Beseemverb

    literally: To appear or seem (well, ill, best, etc.) for (one) to do or to have. Hence: To be fit, suitable, or proper for, or worthy of; to become; to befit

  2. Beseemverb

    to seem; to appear; to be fitting

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Beseem

    be-sēm′, v.t. to be seemly or fit for: to become: to be fit for or worthy of: (Spens.) to become or appear.—ns. Beseem′ing, Beseem′ingnessadv. Beseem′ingly.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of beseem in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of beseem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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